350 Crate Motor Supplier?
Le Mans Master
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From: GA "When I grow up, I'm gonna get a Trans Am and run from the cops". Direct quote from my 4yo son.
Log on to www.dixiemailorder.com They are the catalog branch of Wheeler power products out of Jacksonville. I've had one of their shortblocks in my '69 Camaro for a few years and have been impressed. Car Craft magazine did a build up with the same short block I used. When I eventually get around to building the big block I want for the Camaro, I will use one of their motors. Check 'em out!
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Heel & Toe
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From: Odessa FL
Originally Posted by 69camfrk
Log on to www.dixiemailorder.com They are the catalog branch of Wheeler power products out of Jacksonville. I've had one of their shortblocks in my '69 Camaro for a few years and have been impressed. Car Craft magazine did a build up with the same short block I used. When I eventually get around to building the big block I want for the Camaro, I will use one of their motors. Check 'em out!
Burning Brakes
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From: Same as our leaders Out of my mind
Be careful if you buy from out of town or mail order. It is best to get your engine built locally in case there are any "issues" after you get it installed, this way you can go back to the seller in person if needed. I have had a bad experience with an out of town builder, see "new crate engine - blown" in C3 General for my lengthy horror story. In a nutshell - if you do not stay local, almost everyone on the CF agrees - buy a GM crate motor from one of the suppliers like Summit or Jeg's. Good Luck!
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Heel & Toe
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From: Odessa FL
I notice that the existing intake manifold has a water port and the Edelbrock performer intake does not. Does anyone know why and if it is necessary or going to hurt anything if it doesn't have that port?
Burning Brakes
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From: Same as our leaders Out of my mind
they should all have a water port - I hope we are talking about the same thing - the place in the front-top of the intake manifold where your thermostat and upper radiator hose go? Am I missing something?
Melting Slicks
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From: Madison Ms
Drifting
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From: Rosemount MN
http://masperformance.com/
These guys built me an awesome 383, but offer many different motors, check them out, give them a call.
These guys built me an awesome 383, but offer many different motors, check them out, give them a call.
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Melting Slicks
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From: New Cumberland PA
Originally Posted by jdmick
Get a GMPP crate from Summit, Jegs or even your local GM dealer. Good warranty and a new engine (not rebuilt).
Many of the lower cost engines that give more hp for the buck than GM use: old block, old crank, old rods, old heads, etc. I would hope they could offer a lower price!
Burning Brakes
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From: Same as our leaders Out of my mind
Originally Posted by mandm1200
Many of the lower cost engines that give more hp for the buck than GM use: old block, old crank, old rods, old heads, etc. I would hope they could offer a lower price!
Burning Brakes
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From: Pearl MS
check with Dan @ Van Steel in Clearwater and see who they recommend.
http://www.vansteel.com/
They should help you find the best locally built engines
Most of the people on this forum would say they are top notch guys.
http://www.vansteel.com/
They should help you find the best locally built engines
Most of the people on this forum would say they are top notch guys.
